Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Krasl Art ClassesDaytime phone: 269-983-0271 707 Lake Blvd (on the bluff), St. Joseph Instructor Qualifications: All faculty members are experienced, professional art educators. While one instructor will be hired to oversee the primary course, we will hire specialized teaching artists to teach select areas such as ceramics. |
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It is the policy at the Krasl Art Center that parents/guardians wait outside of the classroom or in the lobby area during youth classes, unless there are special circumstances (behavioral or medical) that have been approved by the Education Manager.
The reason for this policy is safety and classroom experience.
We do offer many public programs including Family Days and Studio Open Houses where parents/guardians and children can work together on art projects. You can learn more about these at http://www.krasl.org/learn/programs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact emckenna@krasl.org . Thank you,
The reason for this policy is safety and classroom experience.
- Safety: all KAC Youth Instructors are trained and vetted. It is crucial that we have consistent standards for all adults working with youth.
- Classroom Experience: students and teachers can be easily distracted by additional people in the classroom
We do offer many public programs including Family Days and Studio Open Houses where parents/guardians and children can work together on art projects. You can learn more about these at http://www.krasl.org/learn/programs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact emckenna@krasl.org . Thank you,
Spring 2021
Format: some Virtual and some In Person (see descriptions) - All students must complete a project for these classes.
Additional registration at location IS required this semester.
Please don't go to their website. Email Emily Mckenna at emckenna@krasl.org Here is the info they want:
Parent Name
Student Name
Phone Number
Email
Specific Class
Student Age
KRASL ART CENTER HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
SPRING 2021- classes must begin in January
VIRTUAL CLASSES
KAC virtual courses are taught on Google Classroom with scheduled art supply pickup dates. Students must create a Google account to participate. After registration, students will receive an email with a class code and instructions.
Virtual Class Art Supply Pickup Dates
Friday, January 22: 11 am-5 pm
Saturday, January 23: 11 am-5 pm
Sunday, January 24: 11 am-5 pm
Monday, January 25: 11 am-5 pm
VHS1: MUD PUPPIES (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
5 - 7 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 26-APRIL 20 (NO CLASS APRIL 6)
Learn foundational techniques for hand building with clay, such as pinch, coil, and slab. Artist Dani Davis will help students create fun personalized items such as bowls, masks, and figures while developing technical skills and creativity.
Dropoff dates will be scheduled for finished clay projects to be fired.
VHS2: ART IN THE AFTERNOON (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
5-7 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 27-APRIL 21 (NO CLASS APRIL 7)
Draw, paint, and sculpt with artist Sherrie Styx! Young artists will work with markers, colored pencils, watercolor, tempera and air-dry clay to create abstract and representational artworks.
VHS3: MAKING ART HISTORY (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
5 - 7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 28-APRIL 22 (NO CLASS APRIL 8)
Taking inspiration from art history, students will experiment with a variety of materials, styles and subjects with instructor Sherri Baun! Chalk, watercolor, tempera and collage will be explored as students create portraits, landscapes and abstract art.
VHS4: MUD MAKERS AFTERNOON (VIRTUAL) -8 STUDENTS MAX
8-12 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 26-APRIL 20 (NO CLASS APRIL 6)
Students will learn a variety of techniques to create forms out of clay, including coil, slab, and press molds. Artist Jennifer Zona will help students combine these techniques to bring their imaginations to life! After the forms are created, students will paint with glazes to add color and shine.
Dropoff dates will be scheduled for finished clay projects to be fired.
VHS5: MUD MAKERS EVENING (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
8-12 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 26-APRIL 20 (NO CLASS APRIL 6)
Students will learn a variety of techniques to create forms out of clay, including coil, slab, and press molds. Artist Jennifer Zona will help students combine these techniques to bring their imaginations to life! After the forms are created, students will paint with glazes to add color and shine.
Dropoff dates will be scheduled for finished clay projects to be fired.
VHS6: SCIENCE & ART (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
8-12 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 28-APRIL 22 (NO CLASS APRIL 8)
Use the scientific process to design and create artworks that use the laws of physics to their advantage! Instructor Keith Stevens will introduce concepts such as gravity, inertia, resistance, velocity, and light as students create mini roller coasters, drip paintings, weight-bearing bridges and more.
VHS7: DRAWING & PAINTING ANIMALS (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX 11-15 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 27-APRIL 21 (NO CLASS APRIL 7)
Learn to draw and paint animals realistically with artist Sharron Ott. Sharron will teach students to use shape, proportion, color and texture to create images with depth and movement. Special guest naturalists from Sarett Nature Center will introduce live and taxidermied animals that will serve as models and inspiration for projects. Final projects will be on display at Sarett Nature Center during the month of May.
VC1: CLAY HANDBUILDING AT HOME (VIRTUAL)*-8 STUDENTS MAX
13+ YRS
(8) THURSDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 28 - MARCH 18
Learn how to build clay sculptures and functional objects with artist Jennifer Zona! Zona will teach basic methods of construction including pinch, coil, and slab that can be combined in infinite ways to create simple and complex forms.
VAP1: DRAWING & PAINTING INDEPENDENT STUDY (VIRTUAL)*-8 STUDENTS MAX 13+ YRS
FRIDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 29 - MARCH 19
Artists of all skill levels and 2D media can advance their knowledge and technical ability in this informal class with artist Lea Bult! Lea will provide material demonstrations for beginners and in-progress feedback and critiques for intermediate and advanced students. Students may work on personal projects or respond to prompts from the instructor.
IN-PERSON CLASSES
In-person classes may change to virtual due to COVID-19 public health concerns. Masks and social distancing are required at all times inside Krasl Art Center. After registration, students will receive an email with policies and procedures.
KHS1: MUD PUPPIES (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX
5-7 YRS
(12) MONDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 25-APRIL 19 (NO CLASS APRIL 5)
Use coil and slab techniques to make faces, creatures and abstract art out of clay. Artist Keith Stevens will help students develop their skills and bring their imaginations to life by sculpting and glazing.
KHS2: STOP-MOTION ANIMATION AND GREENSCREEN (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX 8-12 YRS
(12) MONDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 25-APRIL 19 (NO CLASS APRIL 5)
Combine digital photography and handmade images using a greenscreen and bring everyday objects to life with stop-motion animation! Students will work on iPads as they learn technical skills and creative storytelling with Keith Stevens!
KAD1: DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX 13+ YRS
(8) Mondays, 6-8 PM
JANUARY 25 - MARCH 15
This introductory class will expose students to traditional skills and ideas that have occupied artists throughout history. Artist Lea Bult will teach basic techniques and concepts including space, volume, linear and free hand perspective. Students work in black and white media on a variety of subjects including landscape, still life and portraiture.
KC2: INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX 13+ YRS
(8) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM
JANUARY 25 - MARCH 15
Have you ever wanted to throw a pot? Instructor Noelle Malevitis will teach you how to center your clay and keep it from spinning out of control. Students will create functional artwork including bowls, mugs, vases or plates.
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Lisa Van Plew-Cid
Please don't go to their website. Email Emily Mckenna at emckenna@krasl.org Here is the info they want:
Parent Name
Student Name
Phone Number
Specific Class
Student Age
KRASL ART CENTER HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
SPRING 2021- classes must begin in January
VIRTUAL CLASSES
KAC virtual courses are taught on Google Classroom with scheduled art supply pickup dates. Students must create a Google account to participate. After registration, students will receive an email with a class code and instructions.
Virtual Class Art Supply Pickup Dates
Friday, January 22: 11 am-5 pm
Saturday, January 23: 11 am-5 pm
Sunday, January 24: 11 am-5 pm
Monday, January 25: 11 am-5 pm
VHS1: MUD PUPPIES (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
5 - 7 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 26-APRIL 20 (NO CLASS APRIL 6)
Learn foundational techniques for hand building with clay, such as pinch, coil, and slab. Artist Dani Davis will help students create fun personalized items such as bowls, masks, and figures while developing technical skills and creativity.
Dropoff dates will be scheduled for finished clay projects to be fired.
VHS2: ART IN THE AFTERNOON (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
5-7 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 27-APRIL 21 (NO CLASS APRIL 7)
Draw, paint, and sculpt with artist Sherrie Styx! Young artists will work with markers, colored pencils, watercolor, tempera and air-dry clay to create abstract and representational artworks.
VHS3: MAKING ART HISTORY (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
5 - 7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 28-APRIL 22 (NO CLASS APRIL 8)
Taking inspiration from art history, students will experiment with a variety of materials, styles and subjects with instructor Sherri Baun! Chalk, watercolor, tempera and collage will be explored as students create portraits, landscapes and abstract art.
VHS4: MUD MAKERS AFTERNOON (VIRTUAL) -8 STUDENTS MAX
8-12 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 26-APRIL 20 (NO CLASS APRIL 6)
Students will learn a variety of techniques to create forms out of clay, including coil, slab, and press molds. Artist Jennifer Zona will help students combine these techniques to bring their imaginations to life! After the forms are created, students will paint with glazes to add color and shine.
Dropoff dates will be scheduled for finished clay projects to be fired.
VHS5: MUD MAKERS EVENING (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
8-12 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 26-APRIL 20 (NO CLASS APRIL 6)
Students will learn a variety of techniques to create forms out of clay, including coil, slab, and press molds. Artist Jennifer Zona will help students combine these techniques to bring their imaginations to life! After the forms are created, students will paint with glazes to add color and shine.
Dropoff dates will be scheduled for finished clay projects to be fired.
VHS6: SCIENCE & ART (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX
8-12 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 28-APRIL 22 (NO CLASS APRIL 8)
Use the scientific process to design and create artworks that use the laws of physics to their advantage! Instructor Keith Stevens will introduce concepts such as gravity, inertia, resistance, velocity, and light as students create mini roller coasters, drip paintings, weight-bearing bridges and more.
VHS7: DRAWING & PAINTING ANIMALS (VIRTUAL)-8 STUDENTS MAX 11-15 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 27-APRIL 21 (NO CLASS APRIL 7)
Learn to draw and paint animals realistically with artist Sharron Ott. Sharron will teach students to use shape, proportion, color and texture to create images with depth and movement. Special guest naturalists from Sarett Nature Center will introduce live and taxidermied animals that will serve as models and inspiration for projects. Final projects will be on display at Sarett Nature Center during the month of May.
VC1: CLAY HANDBUILDING AT HOME (VIRTUAL)*-8 STUDENTS MAX
13+ YRS
(8) THURSDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 28 - MARCH 18
Learn how to build clay sculptures and functional objects with artist Jennifer Zona! Zona will teach basic methods of construction including pinch, coil, and slab that can be combined in infinite ways to create simple and complex forms.
VAP1: DRAWING & PAINTING INDEPENDENT STUDY (VIRTUAL)*-8 STUDENTS MAX 13+ YRS
FRIDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 29 - MARCH 19
Artists of all skill levels and 2D media can advance their knowledge and technical ability in this informal class with artist Lea Bult! Lea will provide material demonstrations for beginners and in-progress feedback and critiques for intermediate and advanced students. Students may work on personal projects or respond to prompts from the instructor.
IN-PERSON CLASSES
In-person classes may change to virtual due to COVID-19 public health concerns. Masks and social distancing are required at all times inside Krasl Art Center. After registration, students will receive an email with policies and procedures.
KHS1: MUD PUPPIES (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX
5-7 YRS
(12) MONDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 25-APRIL 19 (NO CLASS APRIL 5)
Use coil and slab techniques to make faces, creatures and abstract art out of clay. Artist Keith Stevens will help students develop their skills and bring their imaginations to life by sculpting and glazing.
KHS2: STOP-MOTION ANIMATION AND GREENSCREEN (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX 8-12 YRS
(12) MONDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 25-APRIL 19 (NO CLASS APRIL 5)
Combine digital photography and handmade images using a greenscreen and bring everyday objects to life with stop-motion animation! Students will work on iPads as they learn technical skills and creative storytelling with Keith Stevens!
KAD1: DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX 13+ YRS
(8) Mondays, 6-8 PM
JANUARY 25 - MARCH 15
This introductory class will expose students to traditional skills and ideas that have occupied artists throughout history. Artist Lea Bult will teach basic techniques and concepts including space, volume, linear and free hand perspective. Students work in black and white media on a variety of subjects including landscape, still life and portraiture.
KC2: INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING (IN PERSON)- 4 STUDENTS MAX 13+ YRS
(8) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM
JANUARY 25 - MARCH 15
Have you ever wanted to throw a pot? Instructor Noelle Malevitis will teach you how to center your clay and keep it from spinning out of control. Students will create functional artwork including bowls, mugs, vases or plates.
Syllabus
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Lisa Van Plew-Cid